Care Certificate Workbook - cis-assessment

1 care Certificate Workbook health and safety 13 care Certificate Workbook health and safety 2 Contents Understand your own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work setting a) Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting b) Describe the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with your employer c) Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of: i) self ii) the employer or manager iii) others in the work setting d) List tasks relating to health and safety that should not be carried out without special training e) Explain how to access additional support and information relating to health and safety f) Describe different types of accidents and sudden illness that may occur in your own work setting 13 care Certificate Workbook health and safety 3 Understand Risk Assessment a) Explain why it is important to assess the health and safety risks posed by particular work settings, situations or activities b) Describe how and when to report health and safety risks that have been identified Move and assist safely a) Identify key pieces of legislation that relate to moving and assisting b)

2 List tasks relating to moving and assisting that they are not allowed to carry out until they are competent c) Demonstrate how to move and assist people and objects safely, maintaining individual s dignity, and in line with legislation and agreed ways of working Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness a) List the different types of accidents and sudden illness that may occur in the course of your work b) Describe the procedures to be followed if an accident or sudden illness should occur c) List the emergency first aid actions you are and are not allowed to carry out care Certificate Workbook health and safety 4 Understand medication and healthcare tasks a) Describe the agreed ways of working in relation to medication b) Describe the agreed ways of working in relation to healthcare tasks c) List the tasks relating to medication and healthcare procedures that you are not allowed to carry out until you are competent Handle hazardous substances a) Describe the hazardous substances in your workplace b) Demonstrate safe practices for storing, using and disposing of hazardous substances Promote fire safety a) Explain how to prevent fires from starting or spreading b) Describe what to do in the event of a fire care Certificate Workbook health and safety 5 Work securely a) Describe the measures that are designed to protect your own security at work, and the security of those you support b)

3 Explain the agreed ways of working for checking the identity of anyone requesting access to premises or information Manage stress a) Recognise common signs and indicators of stress in yourself and others b) Identify circumstances that tend to trigger stress in yourself and others c) List ways to manage stress care Certificate Workbook health and safety 6 How to use this Workbook Do you need this Workbook ? You need to do all 15 care Certificate Standards. This Workbook is designed to support you to learn about Standard 13. Your manager is responsible for checking your knowledge, understanding and competence in your specific workplace(s). If you already have a good level of knowledge and experience, you could take an assessment instead and only do sections of the Workbook (or sections of our eLearning) that you need to.

4 Your knowledge would be recorded and you can build an evidence portfolio. This will save you and your manager a lot of time. Your organisation may have free or funded access to our assessment system. Check with your manager before you start this Workbook . More information can be found at The following symbols refer to actions you should take to achieve the outcomes. There is also an action checklist at the end of this Workbook . Reference Manager We refer to manager through the Workbook . This may mean something different in your role, for example: supervisor, line manager, coach, buddy, mentor, employer or assessor. This is the person responsible for checking you are competent and confident to work. 13 LOCATE DISCUSS THINK DEMONSTRATE care Certificate Workbook health and safety 7 Understand your own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work setting care Certificate Workbook health and safety 8 Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting The health and safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety .

5 Under this Act, the employer, the workers and the individuals being supported have responsibilities to ensure safety is maintained in the workplace. Your employer should display a copy of this Act on their main premises. The main purpose of the legislation is: To secure the health , safety and welfare of people at work To protect others from risks arising from activities of people at work To control the use and storage of dangerous substances To control the emission into the atmosphere of noxious substances care Certificate Workbook health and safety 9 Other key pieces of legislation that sit alongside and support the health and safety at Work Act 1974 are: The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 sets out what needs to be reported.

6 RIDDOR Danger Men at Work ! MHSAW The Management of health and safety at Work Regulations 1992 emphasize what employers are required to achieve under the health and safety at Work Act..sets out how every workplace must prevent / protect against fire. The Regulatory Reform (fire safety ) Orders 2005 care Certificate Workbook health and safety 10 If you see something dangerous, put it right if it is safe to do so and report it immediately. The Manual Handling Operation Regulations 1992 set out requirements for manual handling and moving and handling of people. MHOR You may also need to consider that your workplace is an individual s home COSHH The Control of Substances Hazardous to health Regulations 2002 require employers to control substances that can harm workers' health .

7 care Certificate Workbook health and safety 11 Moving and handling of people and objectsPersonal HygieneInfection ControlPersonal SafetyFire safety Describe the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with your employer Your employer may have policies and procedures covering a wide range of health and safety subjects to incorporate the legal requirements. This will mean you will need to use the legal framework as your guide and communicate well with your employer when regarding health and safety . If you work directly for an individual or in a small organisation, it is less likely you will have written policies and procedures. You may also need to consider that your workplace is an individual s home. Here are some examples of the subjects that should have health and safety policies and procedures: Smoking at workSecurity MeasuresLone workingFood safety and HygieneRisk AssessmentsEmergency ProtocolsDisplay Screen Equipment (DSE)Use of chemical and waste care Certificate Workbook health and safety 12 Although you will aim to give personal care and support in a personal centred way, you must always remember that health and safety for everyone involved comes first.

8 An individual may ask to be left in the bathroom alone. You should support this but only if it is safe to do so. You need to consider the risks involved and the individual s capacity to understand the risks, and know how to reduce them. Some examples of the risks present when supporting an individual to take a bath: Water that is too hot will cause scalding It is very easy to slip when getting in and out of a bath Washing products (like shampoo or soap) in the eyes could cause pain Remember that it is possible to drown in a bath and items such as razors and shaving equipment can cut skin. In residential homes each bath is usually fitted with a device (thermostatic valve) that ensures water comes out of the out of the hot tap at less than 43 C to avoid the possibility of scalding. Also, bathrooms should have a thermometer so you can ensure the water is not too hot before the individual gets in.

9 Example care Certificate Workbook health and safety 13 Many dangerous hazards that surround us could cause harm, serious injury and even death. You should follow the risk assessment and only leave the individuals alone if the risk assessment indicates that it is safe to do so. If it is not safe, you need to seek further advice from you manager. It may be that the individual s wishes cannot be met on this occasion and a review of the risk assessment is needed. In the event of an emergency, you need to be aware of the following health and safety procedures: Electric shock: If an individual is in contact with electricity or the supply of electricity, DO NOT touch them as you may electrocute yourself. DO NOT use metal to help the individual get away from the source of electricity as it will act as a conductor and again you could electrocute yourself.

10 You should use something made from wood like a broom handle to push them away from the power source. ELECTRICITY If you smell gas, immediately open windows to let the fumes out. NEVER use lighters or matches. DO NOT touch light switches because sparks could ignite the gas into fire. GAS You could use a bucket to catch the water or a blanket or towel to soak up the water and stop it from spreading. You should know where the 'stop cock' is for the water mains in the places you work. If you are working in an individual s home, the stop cock is usually, but not always, found in the cupboard under the sink. WATER care Certificate Workbook health and safety 14 Outline the main health and safety responsibilities i) self Hi, my name is Rehan. I am a health worker. My main health and safety responsibilities care Certificate Workbook health and safety 15 ii) employer or manager Hi!